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With World Cup in mind, Toronto FC eye another round of BMO Field expansion
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018...onto-fc-eye-another-round-bmo-field-expansion
https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018...onto-fc-eye-another-round-bmo-field-expansion
Can't link this article, it's behind a paywall, but interesting note on LAFC's food vendors. Hope we have similar.
"The process of putting down grass on the field began this week at the new 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park, the home of the Los Angeles Football Club, part of a flowering of development activity in L.A.'s Exposition Park.
Koreatown-based Beer Belly is the first restaurant under contract at the stadium under construction at 3939 South Figueroa St., according to Seth Burton, vice president of communications for the Los Angeles Football Club. Others will soon follow, with offshoots of local eateries planned for inside the stadium.
"It’s a key component for us to have local L.A. vendors," Burton said.
A food hall similar to Grand Central Market which will include local and national food outpost is also in the planning stages, Burton said.
A restaurant on the exterior of the stadium will be open five days a week for visitors to Exposition Park regardless of whether there is a game scheduled, according to Burton. There will also be a LAFC team store. The stadium designed by Gensler is scheduled to be completed weeks before the Los Angeles Football Club’s first game on April 29, according to Octavia Goredema, Southwest regional public relations director."
"The process of putting down grass on the field began this week at the new 22,000-seat Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park, the home of the Los Angeles Football Club, part of a flowering of development activity in L.A.'s Exposition Park.
Koreatown-based Beer Belly is the first restaurant under contract at the stadium under construction at 3939 South Figueroa St., according to Seth Burton, vice president of communications for the Los Angeles Football Club. Others will soon follow, with offshoots of local eateries planned for inside the stadium.
"It’s a key component for us to have local L.A. vendors," Burton said.
A food hall similar to Grand Central Market which will include local and national food outpost is also in the planning stages, Burton said.
A restaurant on the exterior of the stadium will be open five days a week for visitors to Exposition Park regardless of whether there is a game scheduled, according to Burton. There will also be a LAFC team store. The stadium designed by Gensler is scheduled to be completed weeks before the Los Angeles Football Club’s first game on April 29, according to Octavia Goredema, Southwest regional public relations director."
NY Times on LAFC’s new stadium.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/...ights&contentPlacement=12&pgtype=sectionfront
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/27/...ights&contentPlacement=12&pgtype=sectionfront
I was listening to Sirius XM FC where it appears some rumors of a Revs stadium is making the rounds. Interesting, it was Jorge Mass (Miami's part owner) starting the rumor. While discussing the stadium situation in Miami, he mentioned that there were two other clubs that still do not have a soccer-specific stadium yet, us and the Revs. He went on to say that the Revs will be building their stadium next to Boston Gardens. No one knows if Mas has insider knowledge, but considering he is an owner, he might.
The Revs were contacted to corroborate this claim, and they said, "no comment."
https://nesn.com/2018/07/are-revolution-planning-to-build-soccer-stadium-in-downtown-boston/
The Revs were contacted to corroborate this claim, and they said, "no comment."
https://nesn.com/2018/07/are-revolution-planning-to-build-soccer-stadium-in-downtown-boston/
.....AND the calls start today for Revs season ticket renewals :tearsofjoy:.
But in all seriousness, if it is true, that's huge. We can get a real Boston-NY rivalry going.
Oh, I see. There. Easy.
In other news, NYCFC will build its stadium next to Lincoln Center.
Sorry... I misquoted him, he actually, "near or next to..."
You're just passing on what he said, which is useful. I'm not meaning to jump on you at all.
But even as amended, where in hell does he mean? Downtown Boston is packed. It's also pretty small. Go almost any distance and you're in a completely different neighborhood, to the point that using TD Garden as a reference would be silly unless you mean almost right next door. Within one mile you have the entire North End, City Hall, Boston Common, and Cambridge.
I just think Mas is making shit up.
Boston's mayor has come out denying the claim.
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news...cle_8cbc0e2d-7a4b-5bf0-a9c7-9fd23eea7a64.html
http://www.thesunchronicle.com/news...cle_8cbc0e2d-7a4b-5bf0-a9c7-9fd23eea7a64.html
Good article about Audi Field, with background on relevant history of DC United, their supporters, ownership, culture, etc.
https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2018/7/19/17581836/dc-united-stadium-mls-audi-field-wayne-rooney
Among other things, the story is a perfect example of the counter-intuitive truth that -- in some situations -- it can be easier and more feasible for a money-losing business to treat its customers well and give away product than one that is profitable.
https://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2018/7/19/17581836/dc-united-stadium-mls-audi-field-wayne-rooney
Among other things, the story is a perfect example of the counter-intuitive truth that -- in some situations -- it can be easier and more feasible for a money-losing business to treat its customers well and give away product than one that is profitable.
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I foresee a similar situation with NYCFC unfortunately.
Chicago Bears just bought land outside Chicago where they can build a new stadium.
www.barstoolsports.com
Here's a paywalled Athletic article with more details:
theathletic.com
There is a lot of speculation that this is a leverage ploy by the Bears, but Soldier Field is old, small, and apparently cannot be expanded. No matter what, the Fire are along for the ride. They will either end up sole tenants at Soldier Field; building a SSS at the Soldier Field location (though landmark rules might complicate this), or in yet a new home, possibly again outside Chicago.
RIP Soldier Field: The Bears Just Signed A Purchase Agreement For Arlington Heights
Damn, the McCaskey's didn't even wait until the racetracks body was cold.Should be no surprise to anybody at this point though. You can feel however you want and I understand those feelings, but at th...
Here's a paywalled Athletic article with more details:
Bears sign purchase agreement for Arlington Park property: Exclusive
"We are not surprised by this move. We remain committed to continuing the work to keep the team in Chicago and have advised the Bears that we remain open to discussions," a spokesperson for the mayor's office said in a statement to The Athletic.
theathletic.com
There is a lot of speculation that this is a leverage ploy by the Bears, but Soldier Field is old, small, and apparently cannot be expanded. No matter what, the Fire are along for the ride. They will either end up sole tenants at Soldier Field; building a SSS at the Soldier Field location (though landmark rules might complicate this), or in yet a new home, possibly again outside Chicago.
Chicago Bears just bought land outside Chicago where they can build a new stadium.
RIP Soldier Field: The Bears Just Signed A Purchase Agreement For Arlington Heights
Damn, the McCaskey's didn't even wait until the racetracks body was cold.Should be no surprise to anybody at this point though. You can feel however you want and I understand those feelings, but at th...
Here's a paywalled Athletic article with more details:
Bears sign purchase agreement for Arlington Park property: Exclusive
"We are not surprised by this move. We remain committed to continuing the work to keep the team in Chicago and have advised the Bears that we remain open to discussions," a spokesperson for the mayor's office said in a statement to The Athletic.
There is a lot of speculation that this is a leverage ploy by the Bears, but Soldier Field is old, small, and apparently cannot be expanded. No matter what, the Fire are along for the ride. They will either end up sole tenants at Soldier Field; building a SSS at the Soldier Field location (though landmark rules might complicate this), or in yet a new home, possibly again outside Chicago.
Always nice to be reminded that we aren't the only club with stadium issues.
Didn't they just expand Soldier Field in some kind of complicated manner that maintained some of the old facade?
Nashville will open their stadium on May 1
www.tennessean.com
Nashville SC to debut soccer stadium May 1 against the Philadelphia Union
During a press conference at the stadium site, Nashville SC chief executive Ian Ayre announced Monday morning the 2022 home opener and season opener.
www.tennessean.com
